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Best Schools in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

6 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 2
Private: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.5/10
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Choosing a school in Cranberry Township?

Use this page to compare every school in Cranberry Township by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Ehrman Crest EL Sch

7.6/10

Elementary · Seneca Valley Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Ehrman Crest MS

6.3/10

Middle · Seneca Valley Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

North Catholic High School

5.6/10

High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Cranberry Township for 2026 are Ehrman Crest EL Sch (7.6/10), Ehrman Crest MS (6.3/10), and North Catholic High School (5.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

6

2 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.5

out of 10

Median Home

$395,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ehrman Crest EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cranberry Township schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cranberry Township

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ehrman Crest EL Sch 7.6 / 10
2 Ehrman Crest MS 6.3 / 10
3 North Catholic High School 5.6 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.5/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$125,390

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$395,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
65%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
76%

Of occupied housing units

How Cranberry Township compares

Pennsylvania rank

#204 of 408

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$125k

158% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania is home to 6 schools, including 2 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Cranberry Township show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Cranberry Township is Ehrman Crest EL Sch with a composite score of 7.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Cranberry Township is served by 1 school district: Seneca Valley SD. These districts collectively serve 7,476 students.

Cranberry Township's community shows 65% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $125,390. The poverty rate in the area is 4.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 16066 (6)

Elementary Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 789 students · Kindergarten–4th 7.6
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 23 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten
2 13 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten
3 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 641 students · 5th–6th 6.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 680 students · 9th–12th 5.6

Schools in Cranberry Township

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania · 6 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$125,390

Median Home Value

$395,900

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

33,543

College Educated

65%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Community Profile

Cranberry Township has a median household income of $125,390. It is a well-educated community where 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $395,900, with a median rent of $1,619/month. The local poverty rate of 4.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

Cranberry Township has 6 schools, including 2 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cranberry Township is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Cranberry Township on MySchoolScout is Ehrman Crest EL Sch with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cranberry Township on MySchoolScout is Ehrman Crest EL Sch with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Cranberry Township on MySchoolScout is Ehrman Crest MS with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best high school in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Cranberry Township on MySchoolScout is North Catholic High School with a composite score of 5.6/10.

How many school districts serve Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

Cranberry Township is served by 1 school district: Seneca Valley Sd.

What is the education level in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 65% of adults in Cranberry Township have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Cranberry Township is approximately $125,390 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Cranberry Township has 4 private schools alongside 2 public schools. The top-rated private school is North Catholic High School with a score of 5.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cranberry Township is 11.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.